Egypt
The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound (EGP). The motifs used are:
| Denomination | Obverse | Reverse |
|---|---|---|
| LE 1 | the Mosque of Sultan Qaitbay | a part of the facade of Abu Simbel Temple |
| LE 5 | Mosque of Ibn Tulun جامع أحمد بن طولون, in Cairo | the River Nile bestowing its blessing on the Valley |
| LE 10 | Al Rifa'i Mosque جامع الرفاعى ,in Cairo | A statue of Khafre الملك خفرع |
| LE 20 | Mosque of Muhammad Ali جامع محمد على at the Citadel, Cairo | relief pharaonic drawings on one of the pillars of Sesostris I Temple |
| LE 50 | Abu Hariba Mosque | an inside view of Edfu Temple |
| LE 100 | Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan جامع السلطان حسن, in Cairo | head of the Sphinx statue |
Read more about this topic: List Of Motifs On Banknotes
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